In just over a month’s time, on 8th April 2019, the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) will come into force in London as part of Mayor Sadiq Kahn’s longer term plan to tackle the dangerously high levels of air pollution in our Capital. At present, motorists driving in London face the long-established Congestion Charge as well as the more recent…read more →
Changes were made to the Highway Code on 30th November 2018 which included rules for new advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicle technologies. With many of us already familiar with levels of automation ranging from simple cruise control to advanced auto-parking and even ‘remote summoning’, this technology is not only advancing at great speed, it’s becoming more widespread across…read more →
Plans, legislation changes, and charges are stepping up a gear in London as Mayor Sadiq Kahn has revealed new proposals for the ongoing improvement to air quality and emissions standards across London. The Toxin Charge already in force is to be replaced on 8th April 2019, by the ULEZ – Ultra Low Emissions Zone – a clean air zone monitored…read more →
Hand It Back Early is WVL’s ultimate deal in future-proof motoring. Choose one of our selected in-stock vehicles on a 2-year Contract Hire deal and you’ll have the option to walk away from the vehicle at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months – no catches, no penalties. We all know how life can throw surprises at us, so we…read more →
We are really pleased to announce that WVL are, once again, sponsoring the Women in Business Awards. This is the second consecutive year that we are working with The Business Magazine and our co-sponsors on this hugely exciting initiative. Our fellow sponsors for the 2017 Awards include Barclays, KPMG and Blake Morgan so we are in excellent company! This Year’s…read more →
Hot on the heels of the new Crit’Air Emissions scheme for driving in Paris (see our recent blog post for details), and after news of elevated parking rates for diesel vehicles in some London Boroughs, the UK has taken recent vehicle emissions data and made plans to further penalise drivers of the most polluting vehicles during peak hours. “The air…read more →
Come and say “Hello” to us on-stand at this year’s Thames Valley Expo – Thursday 11th May, 9:30am–3pm at Windsor Racecourse. Once again, we’re delighted to be exhibiting at this prime networking event, billed as the Thames Valley’s largest business show, and given the numbers attending last year’s event, it promises to be another unmissable opportunity for local businesses to…read more →
You may not realise, but WVL also has an in-house bodyshop, fully equipped and in the very capable hands of a team of experts to undertake your vehicle’s repair to the highest of standards. We put this expertise to the test back in 2014 when we invited British Standards to inspect. We were thrilled to pass, becoming PAS125- and now…read more →
France’s new Crit’Air scheme is an initiative in some of its largest towns and cities to reduce vehicle-derived air pollution. With a similar aim to London’s Congestion Charge, it’s a means of reducing road traffic in areas where smog has become a severe problem. Requiring vehicles to display a ‘Crit’Air Vignette’, or ‘Air Quality Certificate’ sticker to clearly display its…read more →
This spring sees two revisions to the penalties given to the most common of motoring offences. The Sentencing Council have increased the fine for excessive speeding by 50%, and the penalties for mobile phone usage have now doubled. Read on to learn when and how these deterrents are coming into force. Mobile Phone use whilst driving As of 1st March…read more →
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